Continuing hands on experience with self-selected presentation software from instructor provided resources (Prezi, VoiceThread, PhotoPeach, Emaze, PowToon)
Prerequisites Knowledge:
Attendance to all previous sessions.
A basic understanding of Web 2.0 programs.
Knowledge of basic computer functionality.
Post-workshop surveys from day and two sessions should have been completed.
Basic knowledge of the Multimedia Principle and the Contiguity Principle
Updated example of self-made presentation from previous sessions
Workshop Content: During this session, will gain experience with the Modality Principle. Teachers will examine this principle and previous principles in action by viewing and discussing ready-made presentations which use the software that has been exhibited over the past 2 sessions. In particular, teachers will look at both examples of good and bad multimedia presentation designs. Teachers will work collaboratively to examine presentations that show both good and bad examples of the Modality Principle. Teachers will utilize their second presentation software choice from day one to put into practice all three principles learned during the workshop up to this point. Teachers will work in groups to create a group presentation using VoiceThread that emphasizes the Modality Principle.
Lesson Objectives:
Given a detailed overview of the Modality Principle, teachers participating in the third day’s workshop will be able to use the VoiceThread library to both find a presentation in their content area and examine the presentation by identifying 3 specific ways the presentation fits the Modality Principle.
Given an example of a multimedia presentation using the Modality Principle delivered by a Master Teacher, teachers participating in the third day’s workshop will work collaboratively to identify and discuss no less than 3 different and unique uses of the Modality Principle from the Master Teacher’s presentation.
Using either VoiceThread, Prezi or PowToon, teachers participating in the third day’s workshop will be able to use their choice of presentation software to create a multimedia presentation that has 3 slides that specifically exhibit the Modality Principle.
Using Voice Thread, Prezi or PowToon, teachers will work collaboratively to create a 5 slide presentation that uses all three principles covered during the past 3 workshop sessions.
Workshop Delivery:
The workshop will begin a review of the Contiguity Principle and the Multimedia Principle. The workshop presenter will deliver a review of the main concepts from the previous workshop by delivering slide examples from presentations made during the first day’s session by teacher participants.
The presenter will review the post-workshop survey results from the second day’s workshop. The presenter will hold discussion on any lingering questions or problems identified in the survey.
Teachers will share how they have been using the lessons learned from the first day sessions of the workshops. Teacher volunteers will present examples of presentations they have created since the first workshop, emphasizing how they have incorporated the Multimedia and Contiguity Principles.
Teachers will view a VoiceThread presentation prepared by the instructor covering the Modality Principle. Teachers will add their own comments to VoiceThread presentation’s slide. The presenter will then overview The Modality Principle with the teachers, and review the slide and various teachers’ comments from the presentation.
The presenter will ask teachers to create a free account on VoiceThread. This should take no more than a few minutes, if it has not already been done. VoiceThread’s library, teachers should search for a topic or lesson that interests them and is applicable to their grade level and subject area. Teachers will examine this VoiceThread presentation and will identify, share and discuss one way the presentation follows the Modality Principle.
Teachers will complete a mid-workshop survey to gauge their understanding of the Modality Principle.
The Master Teacher will give a quick presentation of a lesson he/she successfully designed and delivered to a class within the past 6 months. Teachers will work collaboratively in groups to discuss and identify 3 specific ways in which the Master Teacher’s presentation successful uses the Modality Principle. Groups will report and discuss their findings.
Using either Prezi, VoiceThread or PowToon, teachers will create a presentation which mimics one they have created within the past month. Teachers should utilize the same content from their previous presentation and update it using the Modality Principle.
Teachers will complete a post-workshop survey available online to assess knowledge gained through the workshop and provide effective feedback for the upcoming sessions.
Workshop Evaluation Strategies
All teachers will be required to submit a post-workshop survey to identify learning, effective progress and necessary changes or additions to the workshops
Teachers will be required to submit a tangible proof of concept at the end of the session. This submission should be a link to the location of the presentation created at the end of the session, with a clearly identified explanation of how the presentation fits the Modality Principle.
The workshop presenter and Master Teachers should keep an accurate record of the type of questions asked, and the responses/assistance given during the session.
During this session, will gain experience with the Modality Principle. Teachers will examine this principle and previous principles in action by viewing and discussing ready-made presentations which use the software that has been exhibited over the past 2 sessions. In particular, teachers will look at both examples of good and bad multimedia presentation designs. Teachers will work collaboratively to examine presentations that show both good and bad examples of the Modality Principle. Teachers will utilize their second presentation software choice from day one to put into practice all three principles learned during the workshop up to this point. Teachers will work in groups to create a group presentation using VoiceThread that emphasizes the Modality Principle.